AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database shows a decisive overall win for the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, taking 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The margin is not subtle in most disciplines. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel scores 21971 against AMD's 17759, a 23.7% advantage. The single-core gap is nearly identical: 3101 versus 2507, also 23.7%. This pattern repeats across the entire Cinebench suite, with R15 multi-core showing 2214 against 1789 (23.8%) and R20 multi-core at 9227 versus 7458 (23.7%). Every Cinebench test, whether single or multi-threaded, lands within a tight band of 23.7% to 23.8% in Intel's favor, indicating a consistent architectural efficiency edge rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark's integer math test tells a different story. AMD wins decisively here, posting 84004 against Intel's 59543, a 29.1% lead. This is the largest single victory for AMD in the entire comparison. AMD also takes data compression, scoring 252937 versus 233998, a 7.5% margin. These two wins suggest that AMD's Zen 3 core design retains a notable advantage in specific arithmetic and compression workloads, even against a newer process node.

Intel's largest individual win is astronomical in percentage terms. In PassMark's find prime numbers test, Intel scores 284 while AMD manages only 50, a 468% difference. This is an outlier in magnitude, but it reflects a fundamental difference in how the two architectures handle this particular instruction pattern. PassMark physics also shows a massive gap: Intel scores 2053 against AMD's 841, a 144.1% lead. Floating point math favors Intel by 77.6% (82751 versus 46589), and single-thread performance shows a 29.7% gap (4348 versus 3353). Extended instructions go Intel's way by 17.9% (20083 versus 17029), and data encryption by 8% (18289 versus 16937). Multithread PassMark shows Intel at 25358 versus AMD's 20870, a 21.5% advantage. Random string sorting is close, with Intel ahead by just 5.1% (28774 versus 27373).

The overall averages contextualize these results. Intel's average benchmark score is 30468, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. AMD's average is 29656, at the 81st percentile. Despite the head-to-head dominance, the percentile gap is only one point. Intel's nearest rivals include the Core i9-11980HK (average 30422, delta 0.2%) and the Ryzen 5 7640HS (30390, delta 0.3%). AMD's nearest rivals include the Ryzen 5 9600X (29713, delta -0.2%) and the Ryzen 7 7840H (29868, delta -0.7%). The database places both chips in the same performance tier overall, but the head-to-head tests reveal a lopsided distribution of strengths.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design eras. Intel's Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It packs 17,800 million transistors into a 243 mm² die. AMD's Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE uses Zen 3, specifically the Cezanne variant, on a 7 nm process, also at TSMC. It contains 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die. The process node advantage is substantial: Intel's 3 nm versus AMD's 7 nm represents two full generations of lithography scaling.

Core configuration differs sharply. Intel fields 10 cores and 10 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. AMD offers 8 cores and 16 threads, using SMT to double its thread count. This explains why AMD's integer math score can exceed Intel's despite having fewer physical cores. The thread advantage lets AMD saturate more parallel integer pipelines, while Intel's higher per-core efficiency wins in most other tests.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Intel provides 192 KB of L1 per core and 3 MB of L2 per core, with 20 MB of shared L3. AMD uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. Intel's larger per-core L2 is notable; it gives each core a bigger private staging area for frequently accessed data. AMD's smaller cache per core is partially offset by its higher core count and SMT, but the total L3 remains smaller at 16 MB versus Intel's 20 MB.

Memory support represents a clear generation split. Intel uses DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. AMD uses DDR4, also dual-channel, but with only 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. That is a 51.2 GB/s difference, exactly double. For memory-bound workloads, Intel's platform provides significantly more headroom. PCIe connectivity also differs: Intel offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), while AMD provides Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: Intel has Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 16 execution units, while AMD has Radeon Vega 8.

Clock speeds tell a mixed story. AMD has a higher base clock at 3.20 GHz versus Intel's 2.50 GHz, but Intel boosts higher at 4.90 GHz versus AMD's 4.60 GHz. The lower base clock on Intel is likely a concession to power management, but the higher boost clock explains its single-thread dominance. Thermal design power differs substantially: Intel is rated at 65 W, AMD at 35 W. That means AMD delivers its performance at roughly half the power envelope, a significant efficiency advantage for the chip as a whole.

Where Each One Wins

Intel's Core Ultra 5 225T is the clear choice for single-threaded responsiveness and most compute-heavy tasks. The 29.7% lead in PassMark single-thread and the 23.7% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core indicate stronger per-thread execution. This matters for everyday applications that rely on one or two fast cores, such as web browsing, office productivity, and light content creation. The physics test result, with Intel ahead by 144.1%, suggests a major advantage in simulation or physics-based workloads. Floating point math, where Intel leads by 77.6%, points to scientific computing, 3D rendering, and engineering simulations. The encryption test also favors Intel by 8%, which benefits secure communications and file encryption tasks.

AMD's Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE wins where parallel integer throughput and data compression matter. Its 29.1% lead in integer math means it handles arithmetic-heavy parallel code better, such as some database operations, financial modeling, or video encoding pipelines that rely on integer instructions. The 7.5% win in data compression makes it attractive for file archiving, backup software, and data storage workloads. Its 16 threads give it a natural advantage in applications that scale well with thread count, even though its overall multithread score lags Intel by 21.5%. The 35 W TDP also makes it attractive for compact, low-power systems where heat dissipation and energy use are priorities.

For general multitasking, Intel wins the PassMark multithread test by 21.5%, so it handles concurrent workloads better overall. But AMD's compression and integer strengths mean certain server-like or data-processing tasks will run faster on the Ryzen. The data suggests a use-case split: Intel for interactive, latency-sensitive, and floating-point-heavy work; AMD for integer-heavy batch processing and compression tasks in a power-constrained chassis.

Specification Differences

The two chips differ on nearly every major specification. Core count: Intel has 10 cores, AMD has 8. Thread count: Intel has 10, AMD has 16. Base clock: Intel at 2.50 GHz, AMD at 3.20 GHz. Boost clock: Intel at 4.90 GHz, AMD at 4.60 GHz. TDP: Intel at 65 W, AMD at 35 W. Process node: Intel on 3 nm, AMD on 7 nm. Transistor count: Intel at 17,800 million, AMD at 10,700 million. Die size: Intel at 243 mm², AMD at 180 mm². L1 cache per core: Intel at 192 KB, AMD at 64 KB. L2 cache per core: Intel at 3 MB, AMD at 512 KB. L3 cache: Intel at 20 MB shared, AMD at 16 MB. Memory type: Intel DDR5, AMD DDR4. Memory bandwidth: Intel at 102.4 GB/s, AMD at 51.2 GB/s. PCIe generation and lanes: Intel Gen 5 with 20 lanes, AMD Gen 3 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: Intel Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU, AMD Radeon Vega 8. Socket: Intel Socket 1851, AMD Socket AM4. Both support dual-channel memory, neither supports ECC, and both are locked multipliers. Release dates differ: Intel released on 2024-12-31, AMD on 2024-09-04. Both are listed as active production with desktop market segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755GE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel has more physical cores, but AMD has more threads due to simultaneous multithreading.

Q: How much faster is Intel in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: Intel scores 21971 versus AMD's 17759, a 23.7% advantage. The single-core test shows a similar gap: 3101 versus 2507, also 23.7%.

Q: Does AMD win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, AMD wins 2 of the 17 head-to-head tests. It leads in PassMark integer math by 29.1% (84004 versus 59543) and in data compression by 7.5% (252937 versus 233998).

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: Intel supports DDR5 with 102.4 GB/s, exactly double AMD's DDR4 bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: Intel boosts to 4.90 GHz, while AMD boosts to 4.60 GHz. However, AMD has a higher base clock at 3.20 GHz versus Intel's 2.50 GHz.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: Intel is rated at 65 W, while AMD is rated at 35 W. AMD consumes roughly half the power envelope of Intel, making it more suited to low-power systems.